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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 730.59 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 730.59 and 333.09 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 730.59 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/730.59 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 730.59 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 243,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,352.22/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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